The Braidwood Recreation Ground has undergone a face lift. With Stage One completed there is now a new amenities block with a multi purpose room, a new canteen and a new BMX track. Rugby and soccer can be enjoyed on the field and the school uses the area regularly for school events. The new playground […]
READ MOREWineries Exploration: Half Day Drive
It is easy to claim you’ve been to the famous mega-wineries around our country, but no wine journey is complete without a visit to the smaller, family-run wineries and Queanbeyan-Palerang is home to three hidden gems, punching way above their weight in the grape stakes. Set within the rolling hills of nearby Wamboin and Bywong […]
READ MORECaptains Flat Heritage Walk
Captains Flat is a quaint little village nestled on the Molonglo River, on the edge of the Great Dividing Range. The origin of the name is said to come from a bull named Captain who was known to graze on the flat grassy paddocks near the Molonglo River. Take this stroll around the village to […]
READ MOREThe Scar Dog Park and BMX Track – Karabar
The Scar is a purpose built dirt bike track for all levels of riders. Designed and built by Dirtz Designs and Constructions it is the first tailor made public jump and pump track facility in the area. The Park is perfect for riders of all levels and you would be hard pressed to find something […]
READ MOREBungendore Skatepark
Come down to the Bungendore skate park the newly built skate park that is perfect for beginners. The Skate park includes, a half court for basketball, half a bowl, ramps, grind rails, picnic table, barbeque facilities, public toilets, as well as an oval and ponds near by for you to skate around with some beautiful […]
READ MOREMount Jerrabomberra Lookout and Walking Track
Look over the historic town of Queanbeyan and pin point all the historic landmarks on the map at the lookout. Start at the Trailhead Car Park Just up Jerrabomberra Hill Road which is off Halloran Drive, Jerrabomberra and begin your walk up to the summit. The lookout at the summit which is your destination provides […]
READ MOREYanununbeyan State Conservation Area
Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area, near Queanbeyan and Captains Flat, is a great place for horse riding, cycling, walking, picnicking and birdwatching. If you’re after a bit of isolation and a lot of peace and solitude, Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area is just the place to visit. You can be as active or as passive as you […]
READ MOREPenance Grove Walking Track
If you’re visiting Monga National Park on a day trip, you simply can’t miss Penance Grove. Enter this shady forest glen dappled with sunlight and discover the ancient rainforest from the wheelchair-friendly boardwalk. You’ll see plumwood trees decorated with ferns, mosses and lichen forming a cathedral-like canopy for the tall mosses below. It’s incredible to […]
READ MOREMount Budawang trail
This is bushwalking at its best for those with a keen sense of adventure. Threading through a diverse range of environments – grassy woodland, wet gullies, montane forest and grassland at the top – you’re exposed to a terrific cross-section of what makes Budawang National Park wilderness. The rare Budawang wallaby grass, for example, is […]
READ MOREMongarlowe River picnic area
If you’re looking for a quiet place to picnic amid nature, you’ll love Mongarlowe River picnic area. Nestled under the shade of eucalypt forest, this sheltered picnic site is an ideal place to begin exploring Monga’s rich habitats. Take an easy stroll along Waratah walking track to the gently flowing Mongarlowe River. Enjoy the relaxing […]
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